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Amy Clark

Amy Clark

Amy Clark is the Editor of UltraRunning Magazine. She began her career at a small advertising agency in Bend, Oregon, where she enjoyed the fast pace and creative environment. For over 15 years, lunch hour runs were a ritual. Amy also joined the board of the local running club, became a race director and finished her first ultra. She has completed over 35 marathons and ultras combined, and continues to run long distances while encouraging both kids and adults to ignite their own passion for running.

  • Western States 2025: Legends Old and New

    Amy Clark 07/02/2025
    Amy Clark 07/02/2025

    This year’s race was once again broadcast across the globe via the livestream produced by the Mountain Outpost team. However, if you were in attendance, the magic at the start …

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  • Ben Gibbard: Training on Tour

    Amy Clark 06/10/2025
    Amy Clark 06/10/2025

    Ben Gibbard is no stranger to training for ultras. With multiple 100-mile finishes under his belt and a long list of ultrarunning accolades, he’s well-versed in the sport. However, as …

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  • REVIEW: Inov8 Roadfly

    Amy Clark 06/05/2025
    Amy Clark 06/05/2025

    As an alternative to carbon plate technology which seems to be offered by most brands these days, the Roadfly is a shoe with a more natural feel at a reasonable …

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  • REVIEW: Arc’teryx Norvan LD 4 Trail Shoes

    Amy Clark 05/07/2025
    Amy Clark 05/07/2025

    In March, Arc’teryx released the Norvan LD 4, the latest iteration of their most popular trail running shoe. Focused on pure mountain running, the shoe adapts to rugged conditions on …

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  • REVIEW: Tracksmith’s Eliot Racer

    Amy Clark 04/16/2025
    Amy Clark 04/16/2025

    This new road shoe from Tracksmith has been engineered to enhance performance on race day, and promotes speed while maintaining comfort throughout longer miles.

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  • REVIEW: Suunto Wing Headphones

    Amy Clark 04/01/2025
    Amy Clark 04/01/2025

    The Suunto Wing open-ear headphones feature bone-conduction technology and are the first of its kind for this Finnish company that’s known in the running world for their GPS watches.

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  • Bridging Music and Running

    Amy Clark 03/19/2025
    Amy Clark 03/19/2025

    After finding the sport of running at an early age, Aaron ran his first Siskiyou Out Back (SOB) 50-miler at age 32. Living in southern Oregon during the mid-2000s and …

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  • REVIEW: Winter Running Gear

    Amy Clark 02/14/2025
    Amy Clark 02/14/2025

    Most of the country is still seeing extreme temperatures and cold weather patterns, so we’ve put together a list of some new pieces of gear that can be utilized all …

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  • All In Trail Collective

    Amy Clark 12/22/2024
    Amy Clark 12/22/2024

    For younger trail runners, it can be hard to enter the world of training and racing. The All In Trail Collective is an organization that offers opportunities for coaching and …

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  • REVIEW: HOKA Mach 6 & Mach X 2 Road Shoes

    Amy Clark 12/05/2024
    Amy Clark 12/05/2024

    The difference between a durable training shoe and and speedy racing shoe can be substantial. Here are two models from Hoka that we’ve put to the test for both long …

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  • Review: Inov8 TrailFly

    Amy Clark 07/30/2024
    Amy Clark 07/30/2024

    Based in the UK, the brand Inov8 has over 20 years of experience refining their shoe designs in the mountains of the English Lakes District. One of their latest trail …

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  • The Magic of Western States

    Amy Clark 07/02/2024
    Amy Clark 07/02/2024

    This year’s Western States could be considered one of the fastest races in the 51-year history of the event. With the return of a three-time champion and a course-record-breaking second-place …

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  • Ultra Weekend Recap — June 30

    Amy Clark 06/30/2024
    Amy Clark 06/30/2024

    It was definitely a weekend to watch in the ultrarunning world. In this week’s Ultra Weekend Recap we’ve got results from California, Washington, Florida and Colorado. Let’s get right to …

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  • REVIEW: Reebok FloatZig 1

    Amy Clark 05/09/2024
    Amy Clark 05/09/2024

    With an origin in England as a running shoe brand, the name Reebok is often associated as one of the major athletic shoe brands that dominated the 1980s and 90s. …

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  • 2023 UltraRunner of the Year: Jim Walmsley

    Amy Clark 02/14/2024
    Amy Clark 02/14/2024

    After spending two years in Arêches-Beaufort, France, Jim Walmsley is back at his home in Flagstaff, Arizona. Walmsley is taking time to rest and reflect on a successful year of …

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  • 2023 UltraRunner of the Year: Courtney Dauwalter

    Amy Clark 02/14/2024
    Amy Clark 02/14/2024

    Courtney Dauwalter was unstoppable in 2023. Her year began with a Golden Ticket and course record at Bandera 100k, and then she broke three more course records—one of them being …

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  • Ultra Weekend Recap — January 28

    Amy Clark 01/29/2024
    Amy Clark 01/29/2024

    Our Ultra Weekend Recap has plenty of results from races in Southern California, Texas and Florida, so let’s get down to it.

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  • What’s Up in Ultra This Weekend — January 27

    Amy Clark 01/24/2024
    Amy Clark 01/24/2024

    This week in What’s Up in Ultra, we’ve got our second Old School Ultra of the year in Alabama, a classic in Southern California, a 50k that traverses the border …

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  • Review: VJ Shoes ACE Winter Trail Shoe

    Amy Clark 01/24/2024
    Amy Clark 01/24/2024

    VJ’s ACE is a studded trail shoe designed specifically for winter running. The snow and thick ice which recently blanketed the Pacific Northwest were just right for our team of …

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  • Ultra Weekend Recap — January 21

    Amy Clark 01/21/2024
    Amy Clark 01/21/2024

    While some parts of the country are still under a layer of ice and snow, we have some blazing-fast times in our Ultra Weekend Recap. We saw familiar names on …

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  • What’s Up in Ultra This Weekend — January 20

    Amy Clark 01/18/2024
    Amy Clark 01/18/2024

    Winter temperatures are keeping many indoors right now, but our UltraRunning Calendar includes a races that’ll bring runners back to the start line.

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  • Eras in UltraRunning

    Amy Clark 12/07/2023
    Amy Clark 12/07/2023

    My daughter is an avid fan of the mega pop star Taylor Swift. I’ve enjoyed watching her dive into each of Swift’s 13 albums, which is also how Swift orchestrated …

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  • Ultrarunning Education for Ultrarunners and Coaches

    Amy Clark 09/13/2023
    Amy Clark 09/13/2023

    The business of coaching ultrarunners is one of the least talked about, yet fastest-growing businesses in the running world. The growing population of ultrarunners means coaching services are exceedingly in …

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  • Review: HOKA Zinal 2

    Amy Clark 08/29/2023
    Amy Clark 08/29/2023

    We found the Zinal 2 to be a perfect option for shorter trail days, but missed the snappy response of the original version when running on flat, fast surfaces. The …

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  • Recovery and Revelry at Western States

    Amy Clark 06/26/2023
    Amy Clark 06/26/2023

    After a year of devastating wildfires and epic snowfall, the highlight of the 2023 Western States Endurance Run could have easily been the significant damage to the trails and surrounding …

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  • A Better Version

    Amy Clark 04/16/2023
    Amy Clark 04/16/2023

    Ultrarunning continues to make great strides due to the incredible minds behind the scenes and the community of runners and volunteers who continue to give their time and energy. While …

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  • Review: Coros Apex 2 Pro and Pod 2

    Amy Clark 04/12/2023
    Amy Clark 04/12/2023

    COROS released the second version of the Apex Pro in November, and one of the things we appreciate about this young company are their efforts to consistently improve on both …

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  • A Long Way from Nowhere

    Amy Clark 03/15/2023
    Amy Clark 03/15/2023

    A Long Way from Nowhere is a new film featuring runners taking part in the 150-mile Desert RATS stage race. The course traverses the Kokopelli Trail, which stretches from Fruita, …

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  • Review: Winter Running Jackets

    Amy Clark 01/15/2023
    Amy Clark 01/15/2023

    This winter we’ve tested four jackets that provide varying degrees of cold weather protection and weather resistance to keep you running comfortably through the harsh elements.

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  • Review: Xero Mesa Trail II Shoe

    Amy Clark 11/28/2022
    Amy Clark 11/28/2022

    The Mesa Trail II is a minimalist shoe that includes design features to stabilize the foot and keep a good surface connection with trail due to an aggressive lug pattern. …

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